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    Île Bourbon vs. Babycat

    Clearly related
    Babycat by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Babycat

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Île Bourbon vs. Babycat
    Île BourbonBabycat
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20242022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerHamid Merati-KashaniDominique Ropion
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Île Bourbon

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Chocolate
    Sweet

    Babycat

    Fresh Spicy
    Vanilla
    Leather
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CaramelCinnamon
    Black and Pink PepperBlack PepperElemi resin
    Heart
    CardamomCloveJasmine
    Frankincense resinOlibanumSaffron
    Base
    VanillaDark ChocolateFrankincense
    Bourbon VanillaSuedeCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Île Bourbon vs. Babycat
    Île BourbonBabycat
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sweet enough to seduce, smoky enough to linger. Bourbon vanilla meets Somalian frankincense in a composition that demands attention. For those who want to be remembered.Île Bourbon
    This is the YSL tuxedo translated into scent. Ropion understands the assignment: power without aggression, warmth without sweetness overload. The suede in the drydown is exceptional.Babycat